# Space Survival vs Pocket Scavenger

The clearest difference is rating: Space Survival at 3.5 against Pocket Scavenger's 1.0. Space Survival also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Pocket Scavenger's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Survival sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Scavenger sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Survival holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Survival has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Space Survival ships an update fortnightly, Pocket Scavenger every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Survival | Pocket Scavenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survival-sci-fi-rpg/id6737256400/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-scavenger/id6767972795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 278 MB | 991 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GemJam LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738911634) | [Shan He](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896283464) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survival-sci-fi-rpg/id6737256400)

Embark on an offline survival adventure in a hostile galaxy. As the last surviving crew member, you must explore planets, gather resources, and battle alien creatures to rebuild your spaceship and survive. Customize your character and craft essential items to overcome extreme conditions.

**Highlights:** Offline survival gameplay, Open-world space exploration, Character skill customization, Resource gathering and crafting, Spaceship building and design, Alien creature combat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modification lootbox x1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mining Drone x1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reanimator x1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Resources Lootbox x1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mining Drone x5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Powerful exosuit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multitool | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x650 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mining Drone x10 | $7.49 | one-time |
| Resources Lootbox x5 | $9.49 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x1400 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x2300 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Resources Lootbox x10 | $18.99 | one-time |


### Pocket Scavenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-scavenger/id6767972795)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Relief Chits | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Silent School: Last Lesson | $0.99 | one-time |
| The house that still waits | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Woman Without a Name | $0.99 | one-time |
| The White Train: Last Departure | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Relief Chits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Relief Chits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Scavenger Lifetime Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Relief Chits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Relief Chits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Survival free?

Space Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Scavenger free?

Pocket Scavenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Survival or Pocket Scavenger?

Space Survival is rated higher. Space Survival averages 3.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Pocket Scavenger averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Space Survival or Pocket Scavenger have ads?

Neither Space Survival nor Pocket Scavenger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Survival or Pocket Scavenger?

Space Survival ships an update fortnightly, and Pocket Scavenger every 5 days. Most recently, Space Survival was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pocket Scavenger on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*